Prop Advice

Woodsy · 02-27-2017, 11:00 AM

Shreddy...

The boats are apples & oranges. You have an older single prop outdrive, he has a newer dual prop outdrive. There is no upgrade path for you (short of a complete replacement of propulsion system). OMC has been out of business for years. Changing the propeller is not going to gain you much if anything. The dual prop setup from both Volvo & Mercruiser are much better setups. If you like your boat and its in great shape, you can have it repowered to a newer dual prop setup. My guess is that will run you about $20K...

Woodsy

Shreddy · 02-27-2017, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Woodsy

Shreddy...

The boats are apples & oranges. You have an older single prop outdrive, he has a newer dual prop outdrive. There is no upgrade path for you (short of a complete replacement of propulsion system). OMC has been out of business for years. Changing the propeller is not going to gain you much if anything. The dual prop setup from both Volvo & Mercruiser are much better setups. If you like your boat and its in great shape, you can have it repowered to a newer dual prop setup. My guess is that will run you about $20K...

Woodsy

This is the answer I was looking for! I had a feeling this would be the case. Like I said, I actually love the boat and it's in great shape given the year. Handles phenomenally with the trim tabs, etc. and is actually quite spacious. Was simply looking to see if there were affordable alternatives available. Thanks, Woodsy.

Woodsy · 02-27-2017, 11:51 AM

Shreddy....

If you decide to keep your boat and repower it.... get a survey done first before you spend any real $$$. You need to make sure your transom & stringers are good. You don't want to find out they need replacing too.

These guys sell ALOT of repower packages...

http://www.dougrussell.com/

Woodsy

Shreddy · 02-27-2017, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Woodsy

Shreddy....

If you decide to keep your boat and repower it.... get a survey done first before you spend any real $$$. You need to make sure your transom & stringers are good. You don't want to find out they need replacing too.

These guys sell ALOT of repower packages...

http://www.dougrussell.com/

Woodsy

I'd upgrade the boat before I go through the hassle of repowering. Great boat, but upgrading has already been on my mind and I was just looking for a few reasons to justify not upgrading

02-27-2017, 11:00 AM	#1
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,974 Thanks: 80 Thanked 984 Times in 443 Posts	Shreddy... The boats are apples & oranges. You have an older single prop outdrive, he has a newer dual prop outdrive. There is no upgrade path for you (short of a complete replacement of propulsion system). OMC has been out of business for years. Changing the propeller is not going to gain you much if anything. The dual prop setup from both Volvo & Mercruiser are much better setups. If you like your boat and its in great shape, you can have it repowered to a newer dual prop setup. My guess is that will run you about $20K... Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

02-27-2017, 11:51 AM	#3
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,974 Thanks: 80 Thanked 984 Times in 443 Posts	Shreddy.... If you decide to keep your boat and repower it.... get a survey done first before you spend any real $$$. You need to make sure your transom & stringers are good. You don't want to find out they need replacing too. These guys sell ALOT of repower packages... http://www.dougrussell.com/ Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

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